As we launch into the new financial year Arete Executive is enjoying a very busy period, both in terms of our executive recruitment services, and also our career coaching and advocacy. In my discussions with CEOs and Chairs, the job market in South East Queensland still seems to be slower than in Sydney and Melbourne. That […]
READ MOREWhy you should never use LinkedIn’s default connection request
A key element of the enormous value of LinkedIn is that it provides you with a platform for a targeted job search. Ten years ago, it was much, much harder to find people who were working for your dream employer. Today, you can find those people in a few seconds. LinkedIn gives you a means […]
READ MOREWhy you need to identify your Employers of Choice
I’ve often talked about the failings of the recruitment industry, despite the fact that I and many other good people strive for the highest standards of professionalism. But we don’t talk enough about what candidates can do to be professional in their dealings with us. When I’m working with job seekers – either as a […]
READ MORERecent Lessons from some of Australia’s Top Leaders
by Richard Triggs For those that don’t know me, I’m the Managing Partner of a Brisbane based executive recruitment company, Arete Executive. I’ve also recently launched the Arete Podcast, where I interview leading CEOs, Non Executive Directors and other leaders about their careers, key achievements, lessons learnt along the way and so on. The motivation […]
READ MORELinkedIn can build your confidence for job searching
I am frequently speaking with people who are not currently employed. Their current situation has come about for all sorts of reasons. They may have been made redundant due to a contracting industry, difficult economic conditions or a company failure. They may have taken a voluntary redundancy, sometimes cashing in a payout to fund a […]
READ MOREEndorsements Rule!
Why you should be Endorsing people on LinkedIn I’ve talked a lot about search-optimising your profile recently, and in my last article I mentioned the area of LinkedIn Endorsements. I understand that many people don’t like these Endorsements, mainly because anyone who is connected to you can endorse you for a skill. Regardless of whether […]
READ MOREWhy I rank No. 1 in Australia on LinkedIn
In my previous article, I wrote about how to search-optimise your LinkedIn profile, to make sure you are found when recruiters are searching to fill an unadvertised role. I want to give you an example of this in action, so you can understand how to apply these principles for yourself. If you search on LinkedIn […]
READ MOREMarket Update with Richard Triggs – week ending 28 August 2015
Video Blog from Richard Triggs, Managing Partner, Arete Executive * Market update * Active Jobs * Events
READ MOREWhy the Zero Moment of Truth is vital to your job search
Have you read Winning the Zero Moment of Truth by Google’s Jim Lecinski? I highly recommend you do. You might think it’s an odd choice for an executive recruiter to recommend to job seekers. Here’s why this book – and its compelling message – is a really valuable aid in your job search. I’ve written […]
READ MOREWhy recruiters won’t help you find your next job
In my previous article about how to decide your next career move, I introduced the concept of the four quadrants of the job market. Here’s the diagram again. I suggested that your career planning should involve you exploring all the possibilities of Quadrants Two, Three and Four. I want you to give careful thought to […]
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